Shaynna Avery, Staff Writer
Many people think the Christmas spirit comes and goes during different times of the year, which brings some to believe that the Christmas spirit may be gone. But people must learn many different things to keep the holiday spirit here today and for many other years. The Christmas spirit is still alive. Even though the world has changed a lot, the holiday celebrates joy and love. For example, friends and family gather to open presents, eat good food, and observe the joy of the people you love, which plays a significant role. These acts mainly keep the Christmas spirit alive.
One of the things that keeps the holiday spirit here is the traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Whether decorating the Christmas tree, opening presents, wrapping presents, or singing, these activities bring people so much joy and bring them closer. You can make new friends by giving them gifts and spreading cheer, which shows the importance of keeping the Christmas spirit here today.
Another reason the Christmas spirit is alive is because it brings out the best in everyone; whether they like the holiday or not, the spirit will find a way to make people happy. During this time of the year, we usually see acts of kindness by giving people they don’t know Christmas gifts, which Is a way to keep the Christmas spirit relevant because it can bring a smile to someone’s face.
The social media and entertainment industry also keeps the holiday spirit alive. Many holiday movies show the definition of what Christmas is all about, including holiday songs, books, and TV shows. When people see these things, it makes me think that they want to see more and watch, and it could make them happy, like watching holiday movies.
These creations remind us of the magic of Christmas to remind people about that holiday mood.
I also think that people celebrate the holiday in different ways, which shows that they can think of the Christmas holidays differently and can add their spark to the mood, which makes me believe that the spirit is still here because there are many ways to show the way different people spend the holiday. Another reason is that many people decorate their houses, which shows the excitement of how people feel about Christmas and what it has to bring.
In conclusion, the Christmas spirit is still here, and there are many ways to keep it here.
About the Contributor
Shaynna Avery, Lead Editor
Shaynna is a junior and second-year journalist for the Catalyst. After high school she plans on going to college to be a dental assistant. Her favorite food is grapes and she enjoys reading books during her spare time.
